EP 55. Lemmy Tell You About Hawkwind

We are in search of space rock's origin story: Hawkwind. If you've heard of them at all, it's likely because their bassist went on to form one of the most recognizable, if not influential metal bands of all time. Of course we're talking about Lemmy and Motorhead. Motorhead was actually named after a song by Hawkwind, a band hugely influential in their own right. Progenitors of a sub-genre affectionately known as Space Rock.Space rock emerged from an era where space was truly the final frontier. Merging the popular events and science fiction of the day with the far out sound of Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, Can and Neu! they begat Rush, Oranssi Pazuzu, Thee Oh Sees and King Gizzard.Join us as we invoke a space ritual. Let us know what’s up. Support the showDid you know that The New Dad Rock has swag? Coffee mugs, pillow and t-shirts in a multitude of colors and arm lengths.